Wombat Day – October 22nd
Wombats are cute little marsupials, closely related to koalas, that are found in Australia and Tasmania. They are impressive diggers! They dig complex burrows up to 9 feet deep and 20 feet long, with branching chambers. A group of wombats is called a “mob.” Young wombats can stay in their mother’s pouch for up to 20 months. A wombat’s marsupial pouch faces backwards, which is useful, but makes for an embarrassing selfie for that young, social-media-savvy wombat who still lives at home. Wombat Day is celebrated on this date in Australia to coincide with Spring planning.
Music Du Jour: Wombat (if you’re a fan of Australian rap) or a sweeter topic playlist.
Films Du Jour: Combat Wombat is an acclaimed animated film. Here’s a baby wombat doing zoomies, and here’s a short video of a wombat chewing.
Snacks Du Jour: In Australia, Wombat Day is celebrated by eating lots of Chocolate and Wine Gums (gummy bears, fish, etc.) Here’s how to make a Wombat Day cake and Wombat fudge.
Adopt a Wombat today (symbolically, or fer realz).
Cocktail Du Jour – Rabid Wombat
This recipe is from DrinkMixer:
- 1 oz of Midori® melon liqueur
- 1 oz of banana liqueur
- 2 oz of lemon vodka
- Sprite®
- Splash of milk
Combine all ingredients (except soda) with ice in a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds and strain into glass. Top with Sprite®.
Mocktail Du Jour – Rapid Wombat Mocktail
- 2.5 oz fresh lemonade
- 1 oz crème de menthe syrup
- 3 drops of banana extract
- Sprite®
- Splash of milk
Combine all ingredients (except soda) with ice in a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds and strain into glass. Top with Sprite®.
Beer Du Jour
Australian Beer of your choice.
Wine Du Jour
Australian Wine of your choice.
